VW Audi Instrument Cluster Bench Harness make your own (Audi TT, A3 S3, Audi A4, VW Golf, Bora MK4)

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a budget-friendly instrument cluster bench test harness for various Audi and Volkswagen models, including Audi S3/A3 8L, TT 8N, Audi A4 B6 and B7, Volkswagen Golf Mk4 and VW Bora/Jetta. With the test harness, which incorporates the OBD port, you can easily diagnose and read the instrument cluster using an OBD2 cable and VAG EEPROM Programmer.

VAG EEPROM Programmer is a versatile tool that can be helpful when replacing an instrument cluster. It enables you to copy essential data, such as immobilizer, key, and VIN information from one instrument cluster to another, ensuring that both units are matched accurately.

This setup is straightforward and cost-effective, giving you a reliable connection to your instrument clusters without the need to spend a fortune or visit a dealership for repairs. Follow along with this step-by-step guide to create your instrument cluster bench test harness today!

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0:00 Bench harness overview
0:59 Parts you’ll need
3:12 Demo - how the instrument cluster bench harness works
5:06 How to wire up the Audi/VW instrument cluster bench harness (Golf Mk4, Bora, Jetta, Audi TT 8N, S3 & S3 8L, A4 B6/B7)
6:09 Bench test

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